Overview
This forum will delve into the world of data, cyber security and augmented reality, while exploring where old industry meets new technology and what benefits we’re seeing from the application of AI and machine learning. It is part of the BVCA's member-only Sector Series of events, which bring together industry experts, including entrepreneurs, investors and advisers, to discuss the challenges, trends and opportunities within specific markets across the UK, Europe and globally.
Agenda
08:15
Delegate registration and networking breakfast
09:00
Welcome Address
Tim Hames, Director General, BVCA
09:05
What will 2027 look like?
Pierre Samec, Senior Vice President, General Atlantic
09:25
CEO presentation
James Kidner, Improbable
09:35
Immersed in virtual and augmented reality?
Moderated by Rebecca Gregory-Clarke, Lead Technologist Immersive, Digital Catapult
Dave Haynes, Investment Team, Seedcamp
Inès Cheaib, Associate C4 Ventures
James Kidner, Improbable
Eyal Malinger, Investment Director, Beringea
10:05
CEO presentation
James Neville, CEO, Citizen
10:15
A world of data: payments, smart contracts, and cyber security
Moderated by Fredrik Motzfeldt, GB Industry Leader, Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Willis Towers Watson
Antony Clavel, Principal, Summit Partners
Daniel Freeman, CIO, C5 Capital
James Neville, CEO, Citizen
Aman Ghei, Principal, Orange Growth Capital
10:45
Coffee break
11:15
COO presentation
Nick Bennett, COO, Tandem
11:25
Established industries, new technology
Moderated by David Brook, Managing Director, Turnstone Partners
Nick Bennett, COO, Tandem
Kunal Dasgupta, Partner, Mayfair Equity Partners
Philip Shapiro, Managing Partner, Synova Capital
Martijn de Wever, CEO, Force Over Mass Capital
11:55
CEO presentation
Will Franks, CEO, Telensa
12:05
The internet of things – accelerating?
Moderated by Mark Prinsley, Partner, Mayer Brown
Will Franks, CEO, Telensa
Miles Kirby, Director Oxford Capital
Eyal Rabinovich, Associate, Octopus Ventures
Alexis Scorer, Director, GP Bullhound
12:35
CEO presentation
James Dean, CEO, SenSat
12:45
The application of AI and machine learning: what benefits are we seeing?
Moderated by Dirk Holz, Director, RBC Investor & Treasury Services
James Dean, CEO, SenSat
Kevin Dillon, Managing Partner, Atlantic Bridge
George Henry, Partner, LocalGlobe
Christian Lindekilde, Managing Partner, Founder, Black Swan Venture Capital
13:15
Closing remarks
Leon de Bono, Director of Commercial Development, Membership Services and Investor Relations, BVCA
13:20
Networking Lunch
14:30
Event close
Location
The IET London: Savoy Place
2 Savoy Place
London
WC2R 0BL
Dress code
Business attire
Price
Member advisers and banks £495.00 + VAT per person
Member general partners £95.00 + VAT per person
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